Perindopril
Perindopril is an ACE inhibitor used against high blood pressure and heart failure; the version sold here is Coversyl, 4mg tablets taken once a day.
How perindopril works
Perindopril is an ACE inhibitor. It blocks the enzyme the body uses to make angiotensin II, a natural chemical that narrows blood vessels. With less of it around, the arteries relax, blood meets less resistance and the heart does not have to work as hard to push it round. The kidneys also hold on to less salt and water, which brings pressure down a little further.
What perindopril is for
High blood pressure is the main reason people take it, and keeping pressure down over the years lowers the risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure and kidney damage. Perindopril is also used in heart failure, where a weakened heart cannot pump as well as it should. Many people take it alongside another blood-pressure medicine. High pressure usually causes no symptoms at all, which is why the tablets tend to be a long-term habit rather than a short course.
Coversyl 4mg tablets
Anyone buying perindopril here gets Coversyl, a single 4mg strength. People often find the evening easier than the morning rush; either works, so choose the moment you will actually remember. Swallow one tablet with water and carry on with your day. You will not feel the benefit, which is the main reason people drift away from blood pressure tablets, so keep going on the days you feel fine. Missed one? Take it the same day, but never two at once. Leave the tablets in their blister, away from light.
Side effects to expect
A dry, tickly cough is the classic one: harmless but persistent, and the usual reason people ask about a different family of blood-pressure medicine. Dizziness, headache, tiredness and indigestion are also reported, most often in the first week or two while the body adjusts. A run of diarrhoea or vomiting, heavy sweating, or simply not drinking enough can drop pressure further and leave you lightheaded or faint. Rarely, the face, lips, tongue or throat swell; that needs urgent treatment.
Interactions and cautions
Potassium supplements and low-salt substitutes made with potassium can push the potassium level too high when taken with perindopril. Ibuprofen, naproxen and similar painkillers can undo some of its effect on pressure and put extra strain on the kidneys. Pregnancy rules perindopril out, as it can damage a developing baby.
Sources
- Perindopril: MedlinePlus Drug Information — National Library of Medicine
- Heart failure - symptoms, causes and treatments - Healthdirect — Healthdirect Australia
Can I order Perindopril online in Hong Kong?
Perindopril can be ordered online with delivery to Hong Kong. The page lists generic Coversyl tablets at 4mg. Tracked courier delivery to Hong Kong takes 5 to 9 business days and comes with online tracking.
How much does Perindopril cost?
Coversyl is priced per pack: its page lists every strength and pack size with the current price in HKD or your chosen currency.
Do I need a prescription to order Perindopril?
PockDose does not ask you to upload a prescription when you order perindopril. See the ordering FAQ for details.
What are the other names for perindopril?
Coversyl, Aceon and Acertil are brand names of perindopril. Here, perindopril can be bought online as generic Coversyl. These are generics, not the original brand.
How long does perindopril take to work?
Pressure begins to fall with the first tablets, but the full effect takes a few weeks of steady daily use to build. Because perindopril holds pressure down only while it is being taken, stopping sends the reading back towards where it started.
Can I drink alcohol with perindopril?
A big night out hits harder on this tablet. Alcohol widens blood vessels as well, so the two together can make you dizzy or faint on standing.
Is Coversyl the same as perindopril?
Coversyl is a brand name for perindopril. The tablets sold here are 4mg perindopril tablets, so the name on the box is Coversyl while the medicine inside is perindopril.
Does perindopril cause a cough?
Yes — a dry, tickly cough is the best-known effect of ACE inhibitors, and perindopril is no exception. It is not a sign of allergy or damage, but it can be persistent and annoying, and it usually goes once the tablets are stopped.
Can I take ibuprofen with perindopril?
Ibuprofen and similar anti-inflammatory painkillers (naproxen, diclofenac) can work against the drop in blood pressure perindopril produces, and taking them together over months is harder on the kidneys. The risk is greatest for anyone who relies on these painkillers most days.